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KV53 BCX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,578 mi
Last recorded148,578 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 148,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 143,210 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 143,210 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 134,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside headlamp mounting brackets damaged

nearside rear tyre tread starting to deform

Pass 11 Aug 2010 134,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside headlamp mounting brackets damaged

nearside rear tyre tread starting to deform

Pass 10 Aug 2009 123,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 115,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 106,328 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 106,328 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 96,859 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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KV53 BCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 BCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV53 BCX registered?

KV53 BCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is KV53 BCX safe to buy?

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